The First Artists
•
7 likes•1,453 views
The first artists lived during prehistoric times before written history. They created cave paintings and petroglyphs that provide insights into their world. Cave paintings were made by applying pigments like ochre to cave walls, allowing us to learn about the animals that lived at that time like horses, bison, and reindeer. Petroglyphs involved carving or pecking designs into rock and may have represented early forms of pre-writing symbols. Some of the most famous cave paintings were discovered in 1940 at the Lascaux Caves in France, depicting hundreds of animals.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Recommended
History of Photography
This document provides a brief history of photography from its earliest mentions using camera obscuras in the 5th century BC up to the development of digital cameras in the late 20th century. It outlines several key events and inventors, including Nicéphore Niépce creating the first permanent photograph in 1826, John Herschel developing the cyanotype process in 1839, William Henry Fox Talbot inventing the photographic negative in the 1830s-1840s, and Eadweard Muybridge using multiple photographs to create the first motion picture in the 1870s. The document also notes the introduction of affordable box cameras in the 1880s and the founding of Polaroid and development of instant film cameras in the 1930
William henry fox talbot
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877) was an English scientist and pioneer of photography. In 1835, he published an article documenting the first photographic negative on paper. He further developed the calotype process in 1840, which allowed for the creation of multiple prints from a single negative. Talbot's The Pencil of Nature, published in 1844-1846, was the first book illustrated with photographic prints. He is considered one of the inventors of the negative-positive process in photography.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian polymath born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy. He never married and was thought to be gay. As an inventor, artist, architect, and scientist, Da Vinci made many discoveries and inventions throughout his life including early concepts of airplanes, helicopters, tanks, and machine guns. He also conducted dissections to better understand human anatomy and discovered phenomena like Earthshine. Da Vinci is renowned for his paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. After his death, his notebooks containing designs and ideas were found and influenced architecture and science.
Banksy Plinth Project 09
The document provides information about a competition for UK secondary school students to design a rat sculpture to be displayed on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. Students are instructed to use Banksy's stencils of anti-social rats as inspiration and create a sculpture that comments on an issue affecting Londoners. Examples of issues mentioned include anti-social behavior, pollution, poverty, and anti-war sentiments. The competition aims to select the best rat sculpture from each class to be exhibited at the school and submitted to the Fourth Plinth Secondary Schools Competition.
Realism in 19th century photography
Review of development of photography in context of Realism in the 19th Century; for Ms. Fuentes AP Art History Class
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
TEACH TO LEARN
We Learn . . .
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we discuss
80% of what we experience
95% of what we teach others
Hierglyphics 6ºa
Hieroglyphs is an ancient Egyptian form of writing comprised of small pictures that represent sounds or ideas. It was discovered through the Rosetta Stone and written on papyrus reed pages or carved and painted onto stone tomb walls. The Egyptians used sharpened reed pens dipped in plant-based inks to write hieroglyphic symbols representing both phonetic sounds and concepts.
Recommended
History of Photography
This document provides a brief history of photography from its earliest mentions using camera obscuras in the 5th century BC up to the development of digital cameras in the late 20th century. It outlines several key events and inventors, including Nicéphore Niépce creating the first permanent photograph in 1826, John Herschel developing the cyanotype process in 1839, William Henry Fox Talbot inventing the photographic negative in the 1830s-1840s, and Eadweard Muybridge using multiple photographs to create the first motion picture in the 1870s. The document also notes the introduction of affordable box cameras in the 1880s and the founding of Polaroid and development of instant film cameras in the 1930
William henry fox talbot
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877) was an English scientist and pioneer of photography. In 1835, he published an article documenting the first photographic negative on paper. He further developed the calotype process in 1840, which allowed for the creation of multiple prints from a single negative. Talbot's The Pencil of Nature, published in 1844-1846, was the first book illustrated with photographic prints. He is considered one of the inventors of the negative-positive process in photography.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian polymath born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy. He never married and was thought to be gay. As an inventor, artist, architect, and scientist, Da Vinci made many discoveries and inventions throughout his life including early concepts of airplanes, helicopters, tanks, and machine guns. He also conducted dissections to better understand human anatomy and discovered phenomena like Earthshine. Da Vinci is renowned for his paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. After his death, his notebooks containing designs and ideas were found and influenced architecture and science.
Banksy Plinth Project 09
The document provides information about a competition for UK secondary school students to design a rat sculpture to be displayed on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. Students are instructed to use Banksy's stencils of anti-social rats as inspiration and create a sculpture that comments on an issue affecting Londoners. Examples of issues mentioned include anti-social behavior, pollution, poverty, and anti-war sentiments. The competition aims to select the best rat sculpture from each class to be exhibited at the school and submitted to the Fourth Plinth Secondary Schools Competition.
Realism in 19th century photography
Review of development of photography in context of Realism in the 19th Century; for Ms. Fuentes AP Art History Class
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
Arts & Crafts_5th and 6th_Pablo picasso
TEACH TO LEARN
We Learn . . .
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we discuss
80% of what we experience
95% of what we teach others
Hierglyphics 6ºa
Hieroglyphs is an ancient Egyptian form of writing comprised of small pictures that represent sounds or ideas. It was discovered through the Rosetta Stone and written on papyrus reed pages or carved and painted onto stone tomb walls. The Egyptians used sharpened reed pens dipped in plant-based inks to write hieroglyphic symbols representing both phonetic sounds and concepts.
Clo2 early writing
- Early humans in Africa began developing writing systems as far back as 30,000 years ago, making marks and symbols on cave walls to communicate ideas. These early forms of visual communication evolved into more complex systems over thousands of years.
- In Mesopotamia, the Sumerians invented one of the earliest systems of writing called cuneiform around 3100 BC. They developed pictographs carved into clay tablets using reed styluses. Over time, the pictographs became more abstract and took the wedge-shaped (cuneiform) form. Cuneiform was widely adopted across Mesopotamian civilizations and used to record laws, contracts, and other important documents.
- Cylinder
Path to Better Presentations
The document discusses common issues with PowerPoint presentations and provides tips for giving more effective presentations. It notes that while PowerPoint is widely used, many presentations are ineffective because they rely too heavily on bullet points and text-heavy slides rather than visuals and engaging the audience. The document recommends focusing on simplicity, using images and visuals rather than walls of text, and interacting with the audience rather than treating the presentation like a document to be read. It emphasizes that the presenter, not the software or slides, should be the focus of the presentation.
1stQtr-1stMeeting-travel
PowerPoint presentations allow users to create dynamic slide shows containing text, graphics, videos and other objects. They can be printed, displayed live or navigated through by the presenter. Microsoft PowerPoint is the most commonly used presentation software. It enables creation and sharing of presentations using diagrams, photos, animations and other visual elements to effectively communicate ideas. The interface includes tabs for formatting slides and viewing presentations in different modes like Normal, Slide Sorter and Reading View. Users can add text boxes, pictures and other content and then view the presentation to test it before an audience.
Presentación cabeciña 2013
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las transacciones con bancos rusos clave y la prohibición de la venta de aviones y equipos a Rusia. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
Fine Art Slide Show
This document lists the titles of artworks created by Gail Camilla Tracy, an artist and teacher. There are over 30 pieces listed spanning a variety of mediums including mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, and dry pigments. The pieces cover various subject matters such as landscapes, celestial objects, still lifes, and conceptual works. Tracy works in multiple styles and techniques to create diverse pieces that reflect her background as both an artist and educator.
How we learn
A short PowerPoint to explain how we learn best and applying that to how we will learn in our class.
Rock art
The document provides information about rock art created by indigenous peoples and modern artists. It discusses two main types of rock art: petroglyphs, which are carvings made on rock surfaces, and pictographs, which are paintings made using mineral pigments. Rock art was used by native tribes to communicate stories, beliefs, and information about locations and resources. It often depicted important symbols and events. The document suggests students create their own piece of rock art to express something important or symbolic to them.
Petroglyphs in idaho
Petroglyphs in Idaho date back up to 12,000 years and were created by pecking images into basalt rock surfaces. Many sites are located along the Snake River and its tributaries, including Wees Bar with one of the largest collections in Idaho, Celebration Park which is the state's only archaeological park, and Map Rock featuring petroglyphs in the shape of a map. Additional sites where petroglyphs can be viewed are Buffalo Eddy along the Snake River and sites on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille.
Famous Company Logos
This document lists the logos of various fast food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Tim Hortons. It also includes logos of technology companies like Apple, Motorola, and Nokia as well as automakers such as Cadillac, Ford, and logos of schools and retailers.
Do We Need Better Presentations
Why most scientific and technical presentations fail ? and how we can achieve better, successful presentations.
Company Names
The document provides information on the meanings and origins of many famous company names. It explains that names are often derived from the company's products, founders, or visions. Some common naming techniques include translating words, using mythology, combining words, emphasizing sounds, borrowing founder names, using abbreviations, and inventing new words. The document ends by assigning students to brainstorm their own business names using the 10 techniques described.
The Importance of Writing, Part One
Early forms of writing began as pictographs and petroglyphs that represented concrete objects and ideas. The earliest true writing systems developed in Egypt, Sumeria, and the Indus Valley around 3500 BCE, though they were pictorial rather than alphabetic. Early writing served practical purposes like recording taxes rather than literature. The Rosetta Stone helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs in the 19th century. Understanding the history of writing provides context for how modern writing systems evolved from early forms and the origins of modern grammar conventions.
Petroglyphs And Pictographs
Petroglyphs and pictographs are ancient forms of artwork and symbols carved or painted on rock surfaces that were used by many early cultures worldwide to communicate ideas, express themselves, and represent their culture and tribes. While some date back to 1600 BC, most modern examples have been found in locations around the world, such as Hawaii, China, Arizona, Canada, Africa, and Egypt. Ancient peoples created them for ceremonial and cultural purposes, and many symbols from petroglyphs and pictographs are still used today to represent ideas, groups, concepts, and communicate messages although modern technology has also given rise to new symbols like the Apple logo.
Company Logos - Post Financial Crisis
Company logos have changed since the financial crisis. The end music playing is "As Time Goes By" performed by Kenny G. Viewers can continue listening to the music or press 'Esc' to exit.
The viral power of images in social media - BizCamp Belfast
They say a picture can tell a thousand words and that saying lives on today in social media. Presentation given at BizCamp Belfast April 2013
The Role and Importance of Writing in our Society
The document discusses the importance of writing skills for children's development. It states that writing is a social and cultural practice that has become important in most societies to help with communication. Children need writing abilities to function in literate societies. There is a close relationship between speech and writing, as each reinforces the other in children's language development. Developing writing skills allows children to understand aspects of language like phonics, semantics, and syntax.
Problems with Business Presentations
Most business presentations are a complete disaster and they cost companies money. Learn what makes a presentation bad and how to prevent a presentation disaster.
70 20 10 and blended learning - Beyond the hype
This document summarizes a meeting of 55 L&D professionals to discuss blended learning and the 70:20:10 model. Participants were given advance assignments including reading blog posts and sharing insights. The meeting covered critical looks at 70:20:10, what really works and in what contexts, and critical success factors. Examples of blended learning approaches from companies like Imec and Boss Paints & Colora were presented, highlighting the use of learning management systems, communities of practice, coaching, and other methods. Key success factors included company culture, management support, an enthusiastic approach, and ensuring program relevance for participants.
Best Brand Logos with Behind the Hidden Messages
Logos are an vital part of branding. Logo presents basic information about an company and it's services, products. Every business like an marketing agency, sports equipment manufacturers have logos that represents their company. It's an integral section of consumerism, and essential for promoting a business.
21 famous logos with mind blowing hidden messages
Here are 21 famous logos with super-insane hidden messages that’ll blow your mind! Try to find the hidden symbolism before you read the descriptions.
Cave paintings
The document summarizes the discovery of prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux, France in 1940. Four teenagers discovered the cave paintings when a fallen tree revealed a hole leading underground. The cave contained paintings dated over 17,000 years old, depicting major themes of animals, human representations, and signs. The document includes several images of paintings from the Hall of Bulls and Painted Gallery at Lascaux cave that provide examples of prehistoric cave art from the Paleolithic era.
Rock art
The document discusses different forms of rock art including pictographs, petroglyphs, and earth figures. Pictographs are painted designs made using minerals like red ochre, charcoal, or white chalk. Petroglyphs are carved designs made using hammerstones. Earth figures are large motifs made on the ground by scraping away pebbles or piling up rocks. Rock art was used to mark territory, record histories, or in rituals. Cave art includes painted drawings on cave walls, often of hands or animals. The oldest dated rock art is in Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Australia, ranging from 28,000 to 40,000 years old.
More Related Content
Viewers also liked
Clo2 early writing
- Early humans in Africa began developing writing systems as far back as 30,000 years ago, making marks and symbols on cave walls to communicate ideas. These early forms of visual communication evolved into more complex systems over thousands of years.
- In Mesopotamia, the Sumerians invented one of the earliest systems of writing called cuneiform around 3100 BC. They developed pictographs carved into clay tablets using reed styluses. Over time, the pictographs became more abstract and took the wedge-shaped (cuneiform) form. Cuneiform was widely adopted across Mesopotamian civilizations and used to record laws, contracts, and other important documents.
- Cylinder
Path to Better Presentations
The document discusses common issues with PowerPoint presentations and provides tips for giving more effective presentations. It notes that while PowerPoint is widely used, many presentations are ineffective because they rely too heavily on bullet points and text-heavy slides rather than visuals and engaging the audience. The document recommends focusing on simplicity, using images and visuals rather than walls of text, and interacting with the audience rather than treating the presentation like a document to be read. It emphasizes that the presenter, not the software or slides, should be the focus of the presentation.
1stQtr-1stMeeting-travel
PowerPoint presentations allow users to create dynamic slide shows containing text, graphics, videos and other objects. They can be printed, displayed live or navigated through by the presenter. Microsoft PowerPoint is the most commonly used presentation software. It enables creation and sharing of presentations using diagrams, photos, animations and other visual elements to effectively communicate ideas. The interface includes tabs for formatting slides and viewing presentations in different modes like Normal, Slide Sorter and Reading View. Users can add text boxes, pictures and other content and then view the presentation to test it before an audience.
Presentación cabeciña 2013
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las transacciones con bancos rusos clave y la prohibición de la venta de aviones y equipos a Rusia. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
Fine Art Slide Show
This document lists the titles of artworks created by Gail Camilla Tracy, an artist and teacher. There are over 30 pieces listed spanning a variety of mediums including mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, and dry pigments. The pieces cover various subject matters such as landscapes, celestial objects, still lifes, and conceptual works. Tracy works in multiple styles and techniques to create diverse pieces that reflect her background as both an artist and educator.
How we learn
A short PowerPoint to explain how we learn best and applying that to how we will learn in our class.
Rock art
The document provides information about rock art created by indigenous peoples and modern artists. It discusses two main types of rock art: petroglyphs, which are carvings made on rock surfaces, and pictographs, which are paintings made using mineral pigments. Rock art was used by native tribes to communicate stories, beliefs, and information about locations and resources. It often depicted important symbols and events. The document suggests students create their own piece of rock art to express something important or symbolic to them.
Petroglyphs in idaho
Petroglyphs in Idaho date back up to 12,000 years and were created by pecking images into basalt rock surfaces. Many sites are located along the Snake River and its tributaries, including Wees Bar with one of the largest collections in Idaho, Celebration Park which is the state's only archaeological park, and Map Rock featuring petroglyphs in the shape of a map. Additional sites where petroglyphs can be viewed are Buffalo Eddy along the Snake River and sites on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille.
Famous Company Logos
This document lists the logos of various fast food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, and Tim Hortons. It also includes logos of technology companies like Apple, Motorola, and Nokia as well as automakers such as Cadillac, Ford, and logos of schools and retailers.
Do We Need Better Presentations
Why most scientific and technical presentations fail ? and how we can achieve better, successful presentations.
Company Names
The document provides information on the meanings and origins of many famous company names. It explains that names are often derived from the company's products, founders, or visions. Some common naming techniques include translating words, using mythology, combining words, emphasizing sounds, borrowing founder names, using abbreviations, and inventing new words. The document ends by assigning students to brainstorm their own business names using the 10 techniques described.
The Importance of Writing, Part One
Early forms of writing began as pictographs and petroglyphs that represented concrete objects and ideas. The earliest true writing systems developed in Egypt, Sumeria, and the Indus Valley around 3500 BCE, though they were pictorial rather than alphabetic. Early writing served practical purposes like recording taxes rather than literature. The Rosetta Stone helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs in the 19th century. Understanding the history of writing provides context for how modern writing systems evolved from early forms and the origins of modern grammar conventions.
Petroglyphs And Pictographs
Petroglyphs and pictographs are ancient forms of artwork and symbols carved or painted on rock surfaces that were used by many early cultures worldwide to communicate ideas, express themselves, and represent their culture and tribes. While some date back to 1600 BC, most modern examples have been found in locations around the world, such as Hawaii, China, Arizona, Canada, Africa, and Egypt. Ancient peoples created them for ceremonial and cultural purposes, and many symbols from petroglyphs and pictographs are still used today to represent ideas, groups, concepts, and communicate messages although modern technology has also given rise to new symbols like the Apple logo.
Company Logos - Post Financial Crisis
Company logos have changed since the financial crisis. The end music playing is "As Time Goes By" performed by Kenny G. Viewers can continue listening to the music or press 'Esc' to exit.
The viral power of images in social media - BizCamp Belfast
They say a picture can tell a thousand words and that saying lives on today in social media. Presentation given at BizCamp Belfast April 2013
The Role and Importance of Writing in our Society
The document discusses the importance of writing skills for children's development. It states that writing is a social and cultural practice that has become important in most societies to help with communication. Children need writing abilities to function in literate societies. There is a close relationship between speech and writing, as each reinforces the other in children's language development. Developing writing skills allows children to understand aspects of language like phonics, semantics, and syntax.
Problems with Business Presentations
Most business presentations are a complete disaster and they cost companies money. Learn what makes a presentation bad and how to prevent a presentation disaster.
70 20 10 and blended learning - Beyond the hype
This document summarizes a meeting of 55 L&D professionals to discuss blended learning and the 70:20:10 model. Participants were given advance assignments including reading blog posts and sharing insights. The meeting covered critical looks at 70:20:10, what really works and in what contexts, and critical success factors. Examples of blended learning approaches from companies like Imec and Boss Paints & Colora were presented, highlighting the use of learning management systems, communities of practice, coaching, and other methods. Key success factors included company culture, management support, an enthusiastic approach, and ensuring program relevance for participants.
Best Brand Logos with Behind the Hidden Messages
Logos are an vital part of branding. Logo presents basic information about an company and it's services, products. Every business like an marketing agency, sports equipment manufacturers have logos that represents their company. It's an integral section of consumerism, and essential for promoting a business.
21 famous logos with mind blowing hidden messages
Here are 21 famous logos with super-insane hidden messages that’ll blow your mind! Try to find the hidden symbolism before you read the descriptions.
Viewers also liked (20)
The viral power of images in social media - BizCamp Belfast
The viral power of images in social media - BizCamp Belfast
Similar to The First Artists
Cave paintings
The document summarizes the discovery of prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux, France in 1940. Four teenagers discovered the cave paintings when a fallen tree revealed a hole leading underground. The cave contained paintings dated over 17,000 years old, depicting major themes of animals, human representations, and signs. The document includes several images of paintings from the Hall of Bulls and Painted Gallery at Lascaux cave that provide examples of prehistoric cave art from the Paleolithic era.
Rock art
The document discusses different forms of rock art including pictographs, petroglyphs, and earth figures. Pictographs are painted designs made using minerals like red ochre, charcoal, or white chalk. Petroglyphs are carved designs made using hammerstones. Earth figures are large motifs made on the ground by scraping away pebbles or piling up rocks. Rock art was used to mark territory, record histories, or in rituals. Cave art includes painted drawings on cave walls, often of hands or animals. The oldest dated rock art is in Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Australia, ranging from 28,000 to 40,000 years old.
Cave paintings
The document summarizes the discovery and exploration of the Lascaux cave paintings in France. In 1940, four teenagers discovered the cave when a fallen tree revealed an entrance. Over the following years, archaeologists explored the cave and found several galleries decorated with Paleolithic art dated to be over 17,000 years old. The paintings depicted various animal and human figures. However, in 1963 the cave had to be closed to visitors due to harmful mold growth caused by changes in air quality from tourism. A replica cave was opened to allow the public to experience the prehistoric art. The cave paintings provide insight into the culture and beliefs of the Paleolithic people who created them over 17,000 years ago.
Cave paintings
The document summarizes the discovery and exploration of the Lascaux cave paintings in France. In 1940, four teenagers discovered the cave when a fallen tree revealed an entrance. Over the following years, archaeologists explored the cave and found several galleries decorated with Paleolithic art dated to be over 17,000 years old. The paintings depicted various animal and human figures. However, in 1963 the cave had to be closed to visitors due to harmful mold growth caused by changes in air quality from tourism. A replica cave was opened to allow the public to experience the prehistoric art. The cave paintings provide insight into the culture and beliefs of the Paleolithic people who created them over 17,000 years ago.
Prehistoric & egyptian era
The document provides an overview of early interior design history, beginning with prehistoric cave paintings from as early as 32,000 years ago. It then discusses the interiors of the Egyptian period, noting their use of stone, mud bricks, and wood in architecture. Key features of Egyptian interior design included stools, chests, and small tables that pointed to organized living arrangements. The document also summarizes Egyptian art forms like sculpture, crafts, and paintings focused on religious themes and the afterlife.
humanities assesment
1) Hand axes from 1.7-1.6 million years ago showed improved tool-making abilities in Homo erectus, featuring sharper edges used for tasks like hunting and butchering.
2) Cave paintings like those found in the Lascaux Caves of France dating back over 15,000 years depicted hunts of animals like deer and provided clues about early human life, family structures, and diets.
3) The artists used various natural materials and tools to create the cave paintings, such as mineral pigments mixed with binders and applied using tools like blown bird bone tubes, showing early technological innovation.
Cave art power point (2)
The document summarizes important cave paintings from three archaeological sites in Europe:
1) Altamira Cave in Spain contains bison paintings dated to 16,000-9,000 BC, making them some of the oldest known cave paintings.
2) Lascaux Cave in France features paintings of horses, bulls and stags from around 15,000 BC.
3) Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave in France contains animal paintings that may be as old as 32,000 years.
Theories suggest the paintings were used for decoration, magic, or to document hunts, and they were created using tools like bones and natural pigments like ochre.
Chapter 26 - New Perspectives on Art and Audience
This document provides information on several contemporary artists including Jeff Koons, Heim Steinbach, Damien Hirst, Colab, Ilya Kabakov, Christian Boltanski, Bill Viola, Tony Cragg, Richard Deacon, Martin Puryear, Judy Pfaff, Nancy Graves, Donald Lipski, Yasumasa Morimura, Matthew Barney, Raymond Pettibon, and Charles LeDray. For each artist, it discusses their background, artistic style and themes, and provides examples of their work. The document examines these artists in the context of postmodernism and conceptual art from the late 20th century.
Prehistory of Wall Art
Prehistoric cave paintings were first discovered in the 19th century but the most famous were found in 1940 at the Lascaux caves in France. The paintings mostly depict human and animal figures, often hunting scenes, and were created using simple paints mixed with materials like blood and mud that were applied using bone tools. Later discoveries in the 20th century revealed more prehistoric cave art sites across Europe and uncovered different styles that developed over time, providing insight into the cultural beliefs and rituals of paleolithic humans. The 1990 discovery of the Chauvet caves in France contained some of the oldest and most impressive cave paintings ever found, dating as far back as 32,000 years ago.
Pablo Picasso for kids
Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish painter born in 1881 in Málaga, Spain. He showed an early interest and talent for art, beginning lessons from his art teacher father at age 7. At age 16, he studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of San Fernando in Madrid. In 1900, Picasso moved to Paris where he befriended poets and other artists. He is renowned for co-inventing Cubism, a revolutionary style using geometric shapes, and for prolific output across multiple mediums including paintings, sculptures, and drawings. Some of Picasso's most iconic works include Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Guernica. He continued working until his death in 1973 in France.
Cave Art Questions Answered.pptx
Cave painters survived in dangerous caves by going in groups with tools, food, and torches. They brought supplies expecting to remain in the caves for long periods of time painting. Certain animal placements may have communicated seasons as some only mate at specific times. There is evidence early humans returned to cave paintings as the same handprint was found in different locations and dated to separate occasions.
Prehistoric art
1) The earliest known artists were Cro-Magnon peoples from 30,000 BCE who lived in caves and hunted animals.
2) In 1879, Maria de Sautuola discovered prehistoric cave paintings in Altamira Cave in Spain, the first such paintings ever found.
3) Cave paintings from the Stone Age have been found across Western Europe, depicting animals like bison, horses, and hand prints, though the exact purpose is unknown but may have been related to hunting magic, spirituality, or memory.
Lascaux Cave Art
The document summarizes prehistoric cave art found in the Lascaux and Chauvet caves in France and other sites around the world. It discusses when the caves were discovered, how the paintings were created between 17,000-30,000 years ago using materials like pigments and torches, and what subjects were commonly depicted, including animals but few humans. The significance of the art is that it reflects the lifeways of prehistoric peoples during the Ice Age.
Paleolithic Art
This document provides an overview of early paleolithic art beginning in Africa. It discusses the Magapansgat pebble from South Africa dated to 3 million years ago, which some believe represents early symbolic thinking. Mobiliary art, or small portable sculptures, emerged later, often depicting animals which were important for survival. Female figurines also appeared, like the Venus of Willendorf dated to 28,000 BCE, which focused heavily on fertility features. Scholars debate the meaning and purpose of these figurines. The document outlines the evolution of increasingly sophisticated art in Europe during the Upper Paleolithic period beginning around 50,000 years ago, reflecting the cognitive developments of modern humans.
Art Business LIfe
The document discusses the nature of art and what makes something a work of art. It explores how art can gain mysticism over time and references works like Michelangelo's David and the film Alien. It suggests art contains something indefinable beyond craft and allows us to experience approximations of ideals and forms. The document emphasizes that there are many ways to create art and that artistic expression celebrates individuality.
Humainties slideshow m ia cothran
This document discusses four artifacts and cave paintings that provide insights into early humans. Artifact 1 consists of engraved stones found in Peru depicting ancient animals, galaxies, continents and catastrophes. Artifact 2 is an ancient battery from Iraq dating to the 3rd century BC. Artifact 3 is a metal ball from South Africa that is over 2.8 billion years old. Artifact 4 is a large granite ball found in Costa Rica that required strong tools to carve. Cave paintings discussed include a 17,300 year old painting of bulls found in Lascaux, France and a 3,000 year old painting from South Africa depicting humans and animals representing religious beliefs.
history of Art
The document provides an overview of the history of arts from prehistoric to Neolithic periods.
- During the Paleolithic period (Old Stone Age), prehistoric art first emerged, including cave paintings depicting animals. Sculptures from this period include the Venus figurines.
- The Mesolithic period saw the gradual domestication of plants and animals and formation of settled communities.
- In the Neolithic period (New Stone Age), arts emphasized goddesses and female figures. Pottery became more decorated. Villages had stone furniture and paintings on walls. Agriculture and polished stone tools were developed.
cave-art.pptx
Cave art, also known as Paleolithic art, includes paintings, engravings, and sculptures created by early humans in prehistoric caves. Some of the most famous examples are paintings found in the caves of France and Spain that depict animals, human figures, and combinations of humans and beasts. These paintings were created using pigments like ochre applied to cave walls by hand or through blown tubes. While the meaning of cave art remains mysterious, it provides insight into the lives and cultures of early humans and the animals that existed at that time.
What can artifacts and rock art tell us?
This document discusses what artifacts and rock art from early humans can tell us. It describes the Lascaux Cave paintings in France that are estimated to be 17,300 years old and primarily depict large animals. An archaeological survey recovered a well-preserved basket from around 8,000 years ago. Another artifact is a small volcanic rock carved to look like a bear around 7,000-8,000 years old. Rock art has been described using various terms throughout history and prehistoric people created cave paintings to communicate with others.
9TH, PPP land art. BIM2, 2012
Land art emerged in the late 1960s as an art movement that creates site-specific works directly in nature using natural and human-made materials. Land art is not sculptures placed in the landscape but rather alters the landscape itself to create large-scale ephemeral works meant to change and erode over time. Some notable early land artists include Robert Smithson, Christo and Jean-Claude, and Walter de Maria, who created large-scale works integrating natural elements like soil, rocks, and water. Land art aims to exist in harmony with the natural environment rather than dominate it.
Similar to The First Artists (20)
Recently uploaded
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/qhtvq32h4ybf9t49ku85x0n3xl4jhr15বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
Physical pharmaceutics notes for B.pharm students
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/y977uz6bpd3af4qsebv7r9b7s21935vdLAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/tacvl9ekroe9hqupdnjruiypvm9rdaneHow to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRM
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective UpskillingExcellence Foundation for South Sudan
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.How to deliver Powerpoint Presentations.pptx
"How to make and deliver dynamic presentations by making it more interactive to captivate your audience attention"
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)Academy of Science of South Africa
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Recently uploaded (20)
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
RHEOLOGY Physical pharmaceutics-II notes for B.pharm 4th sem students
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRM
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRM
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
South African Journal of Science: Writing with integrity workshop (2024)
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
The First Artists
- 2. The first artists lived in prehistoric times. This is the time before history was written down.
- 3. •We can learn many things from the art found on cave walls and rocks. •The first artists lived in caves. Cave Dwellers •One of the things we know is the kinds of animals that lived at that time.
- 4. Do you recognize any of the animals? reindeer bison bull horse
- 5. Two important early forms of art Cave Paintings Painting on a cave wall; Also called pictographs Design and images carved into rock & Petroglyphs
- 6. Petroglyphs are found all over the world, including the United States. Petroglyphs
- 7. •Petroglyphs are symbols that stand for something. •These symbols were an early form of pre- writing.
- 8. Here are more examples of petroglyphs.
- 9. Petroglyphs are sometimes known as Rock Art.
- 10. Do you see any recognizable symbols?
- 11. Cave Painting (also called Pictographs)
- 12. •In 1940, four French teenage boys were looking for their dog in the woods. •They accidentally discovered the Lascaux Caves. •The walls of these caves were covered with paintings. •The paintings are examples of some of the world’s best stone age art. Lascaux Caves
- 13. There were paintings of hundreds of animals including horses, stags, bulls, bison and reindeer.
- 14. This painting is from the “Great Hall of Bulls” in Lascaux
- 15. Five Horses and a Cow More Examples of Cave Painting
- 16. Bull with Red and Brown Horses Look Closely. Can you see the bull?
- 17. Hands, Hands and More Hands What can we learn from these hands?
- 18. Horses & Bulls
- 19. What did we learn? •Who were the first artists? •How do we know about their world? •What animals lived then? Cave Dwellers From the artwork they made on the walls of caves and rocks Horses, Bulls, Reindeer and more
- 25. The End Slideshow created by Vicki Sheskin, Art Teacher, Hawley School, Newtown, CT 2008 - 2009